The Money Pit e-Newsletter is made possible by: Smaller is smarter, and downsizing is in. After decades of the average house size getting bigger and bigger, Americans are leaning towards smaller homes that are less expensive to heat and cool. If you seem to be outgrowing your home, you can find ways to simplify and create a comfortable haven. You can do-it-yourself, but you don't have to do it alone. Tightening budgets are moving many to downsize their home life, an endeavor which may include adding a roommate to help share expenses. In some cases, family members are moving back home to save money. Whether you need to make room for a renter or returning family member, or are planning a move to a smaller home, you can ease the transition with a less-is-more approach using the following downsizing principles. read more If you think a few leaves and twigs in your gutters are harmless, think again. Regular gutter cleaning is the single most important key to avoiding major and expensive home repairs read more It’s not that hard to know when it is time to replace your windows, if you know what to look for. A few questions to ask yourself are: Are your old wooden frames so swollen that your windows won’t open? Are your heating and cooling bills growing every year? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time for a self-test to determine if it is time to replace your windows. read more Dear Tom and Leslie: Dear Tom and Leslie, "I own a 30 year old townhouse that has interior window sill which was framed as part of the wall and is leak damaged. Can this be repaired, and if so, what is the best route? Or is replacement the better option?" read more Losing power for days, weeks or even longer can be costly, inconvenient and dangerous. The best protection for homeowners against these unforeseen power outages is to install a standby generator, such as the new CorePower System from Generac. read more Share This Information With A Friend! Simply forward this Email. And invite friends to register to receive this E-newsletter each week. If you would like to unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter, please refer to the unsubscribe directions at the bottom of this newsletter. | You are currently subscribed to moneypit_e-newsletter as: dabeisner@yahoo.com To unsubscribe: click here or write to Squeaky Door Productions, Inc., 57 S. Main Street #133, Neptune, New Jersey 07753 |
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